Climate Insights for Black Rock

Platte County, New Mexico, United States

Hottest
Luglio
30°C peak
Coldest
Gennaio
-7°C low
Wettest
Luglio
50mm rain
Best to Visit
Maggio, Giugno, Luglio
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Black Rock is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 350mm of precipitation falls per year. Luglio is the wettest month, receiving around 50mm of rainfall. Black Rock is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: Luglio, Giugno, Agosto. The coldest months are Gennaio, Dicembre, Febbraio, when temperatures can drop to -7°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 79cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 4° Average: -2° Min: -7° Feb Max: 9° Average: 1° Min: -4° Mar Max: 13° Average: 6° Min: -1° Apr Max: 18° Average: 10° Min: 3° May Max: 23° Average: 15° Min: 7° Jun Max: 29° Average: 22° Min: 13° Jul Max: 30° Average: 23° Min: 16° Aug Max: 28° Average: 21° Min: 15° Sep Max: 26° Average: 18° Min: 11° Oct Max: 20° Average: 12° Min: 6° Nov Max: 13° Average: 5° Min: -1° Dec Max: 7° Average: 0° Min: -5°
Max
Average
Min

Black Rock has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 37°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is Luglio, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. The coldest month is Gennaio, when overnight lows fall to -7°C and the daily average is -2°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 43mm Snow: 24mm Feb Precipitation: 31mm Snow: 15mm Mar Precipitation: 37mm Snow: 11mm Apr Precipitation: 18mm Snow: 4mm May Precipitation: 16mm Snow: 1mm Jun Precipitation: 12mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 50mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 34mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 25mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 25mm Snow: 1mm Nov Precipitation: 25mm Snow: 8mm Dec Precipitation: 32mm Snow: 14mm
Precipitation
Snow

Black Rock is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 350mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 29mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 50mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 12mm. That's 38mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 79cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 24cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 19km/h Feb Wind Speed: 23km/h Mar Wind Speed: 28km/h Apr Wind Speed: 29km/h May Wind Speed: 28km/h Jun Wind Speed: 25km/h Jul Wind Speed: 19km/h Aug Wind Speed: 18km/h Sep Wind Speed: 21km/h Oct Wind Speed: 22km/h Nov Wind Speed: 21km/h Dec Wind Speed: 19km/h
Wind Speed

Black Rock is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 23km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 29km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 18km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 11km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

1 day until Spring

It is currently winter in Black Rock, which began on December 21, 2026. Black Rock is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in Luglio at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Gennaio near -7°C. Spring is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 1 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -1 to 23°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 70mm over the season and a monthly average of 23mm. Winds are strong, averaging 28km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 13 to 30°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 96mm over the season and a monthly average of 32mm. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -1 to 26°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 76mm over the season and a monthly average of 25mm. Expect around 10cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -7 to 9°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 107mm over the season and a monthly average of 36mm. Expect around 54cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -2°
Feb
Mar
Apr 10°
May 15°
Jun 22°
Jul 23°
Aug 21°
Sep 18°
Oct 12°
Nov
Dec

The best time to visit Black Rock is during Maggio, Giugno, Luglio, Agosto and Settembre, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 28mm per month. By contrast, Gennaio can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -7°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Black Rock based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-7 °C
4 °C
19 km/h
43 mm
24 cm
Feb
-4 °C
9 °C
23 km/h
31 mm
15 cm
Mar Current
-1 °C
13 °C
28 km/h
37 mm
11 cm
Apr
3 °C
18 °C
29 km/h
18 mm
4 cm
May
7 °C
23 °C
28 km/h
16 mm
1 cm
Jun
13 °C
29 °C
25 km/h
12 mm
0 cm
Jul
16 °C
30 °C
19 km/h
50 mm
0 cm
Aug
15 °C
28 °C
18 km/h
34 mm
0 cm
Sep
11 °C
26 °C
21 km/h
25 mm
0 cm
Oct
6 °C
20 °C
22 km/h
25 mm
1 cm
Nov
-1 °C
13 °C
21 km/h
25 mm
8 cm
Dec
-5 °C
7 °C
19 km/h
32 mm
14 cm
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